This proves the Australian government will betray its own people if necessary for its own purposes. The David Hicks story is another example of perverted justice. The Indonesian chimpanzees who killed these men were never brought to justice, and that is why no true Australian would ever visit Indonesia. In playing the diplomatic game, bastard politicians would sell their souls to the devil.
Thankyou yeardogone, I was in my first semester of university when i compiled this piece on the Balibo Five and Roger East. It is a story that I am still passionate about and as an aspiring journalist I endeavour to do all I can to ensure that this story never goes away.
Nice work, Suzanne. Concise, informative and stirring. This event continues to be a blot on the history of the region, providing an unmentioned context to every diplomatic hypocrisy that arises between Australia, Indonesia, Timor Leste and the Western powers. I salute you for doing your part in keeping the memory of the victims and the uncomfortable position of the perpetrators alive.
This proves the Australian government will betray its own people if necessary for its own purposes. The David Hicks story is another example of perverted justice. The Indonesian chimpanzees who killed these men were never brought to justice, and that is why no true Australian would ever visit Indonesia. In playing the diplomatic game, bastard politicians would sell their souls to the devil.
creativeengineer 3 weeks ago
Thank you "dredgyocks" for creating and sharing with us this story of the "Balibo 5" as well as Roger East. Great work!!
May they rest in peace..
Celizamite 2 months ago
Great to see so many views!
dredgyrocks 8 months ago
Thankyou yeardogone, I was in my first semester of university when i compiled this piece on the Balibo Five and Roger East. It is a story that I am still passionate about and as an aspiring journalist I endeavour to do all I can to ensure that this story never goes away.
dredgyrocks 11 months ago
Nice work, Suzanne. Concise, informative and stirring. This event continues to be a blot on the history of the region, providing an unmentioned context to every diplomatic hypocrisy that arises between Australia, Indonesia, Timor Leste and the Western powers. I salute you for doing your part in keeping the memory of the victims and the uncomfortable position of the perpetrators alive.
yeardogone 1 year ago